Exhibit Hall: 2:45 – 5:30 p.m. Saturday
To provide the best possible experience for all, we have once again split the exhibit hall hours into three sections: first, for teachers from Alabama to Minnesota; second, for teachers from Mississippi to Wyoming; and then a final section where the Exhibit Hall is open to everyone. This year, the Exhibit Hall can be found in the Colorado Ballroom A.
Jump$tart exhibitors are focused exclusively on effective financial education resources (no time-share promoters here!), designed to help transition your students from classroom to life. The exhibit hall is your opportunity to connect with providers who are dedicated to supporting what you do. Learn about classroom programs and resources that you can start using the morning you return. And if you find yourself heading home with more resources than you can carry, the FedEx Store will have a table available with options for shipping materials home.
The Exhibitor Raffles begin at 5:30 p.m. Jump$tart will provide teachers with name cards to drop in the baskets of participating exhibitors between 2:45 and 5:00 p.m. You must be present during the raffle to win.
Exhibit Hall Schedule
Colorado Ballroom A
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Teachers: Mississippi – Wyoming
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Exhibit Hall: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
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Advocacy in Action Workshop: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
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Teachers: Alabama – Minnesota
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Advocacy in Action Workshop: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
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Exhibit Hall: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
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Exhibit Hall Open to All: 4:45 – 5:30
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Exhibitor Raffle: Begins at 5:30 p.m. You must be present to win.
Advocacy in Action Workshops
While half of the attendees are in the Exhibit Hall, the other half are invited to Colorado Ballrooms, B-D, for an “Advocacy in Action” workshop. Check the Exhibit Hall schedule to determine which workshop you should attend.
The Loudest Voice in Financial Education is Yours
Advocacy, simply put, is supporting something you believe in and using your voice to help bring about positive change. Teachers do this every day. In this session, we’ll explore simple ways for educators and others to help advance financial literacy beyond the classroom. The discussion will be led by Jump$tart President and CEO Laura Levine, who has been a leading financial literacy advocate for more than two decades.
Registration Information for Speakers, Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Invited Guests
Exhibitor Registration
The Jump$tart NEC Exhibit Hall, with dedicated exhibit hall hours, is a highlight of the event each year. Providers of financial education resources who wish to exhibit must register through the Jump$tart website and pay the exhibitor fee no later than October 30, 2026 (subject to space availability). The exhibitor fee of $1,500 covers exhibit space and registration for one representative. Additional representatives may be added at $300 each. The registration fee is discounted for Jump$tart national Partners and Sustaining Partners. Please note that there is no onsite registration, so all representatives must register in advance.
Confirmed exhibitors will receive additional information from Jump$tart, including schedules for set up and tear down, shipping instructions, and other important details. Some exhibit hall services must be purchased from the hotel. Registered exhibitors are invited and encouraged to participate in conference meal events and are welcome to sit in on plenary and breakout sessions as schedules permit. Using this link, exhibitor representatives can make hotel reservations at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center at our special group rate. (Teachers on scholarship; please do not use this link to make your own hotel reservations.)
Speakers, Sponsors, Board Members, and Invited Guests
Speakers, sponsors, Jump$tart Board Members, and invited guests will receive registration instructions directly from the Jump$tart team, including this link to make hotel reservations at our special group rate. For those already registered as a teacher or exhibitor, no other registration is necessary.
Jump$tart Board Members: if you are attending the November 6 Board Meeting in person, but not staying for the NEC; or if you are planning to attend the NEC, but not the Board Meeting, please send clarification to Jump$tart staff. As always, your conference registration is complimentary, but travel arrangements and expenses are your own responsibility.